Highlights from this episode:
- Elegy for an Owl
- ALAN and Allergies
- State Lighting Regs
- Wasatch Update
Sponsored by Evluma
https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle
Headlines and Sources:
ALAN Makes Allergies Worse
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03291-5
UK Tax Laws Increased Light Pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa
https://phys.org/news/2024-02-tax-laws.html
Women Focus on Darkness in the Environment
https://www.fastcompany.com/91028055/heat-map-women-walking-alone-night-personal-safety-study
New Daylight Therapy for Parkinson’s Patients
Sleep Health Linked with Mental Health
https://neurosciencenews.c om/sleep-circadian-rhythm-mental-health-25633/
Red Lighting Are Great for Wildlife But Present Issues for People
Circadian Clock Linked with Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 5
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.02.08.579499v1
American Headlights Are More ‘Blinding’ Than International Counterparts
https://abc7chicago.com/why-are-headlights-so-bright-car-adb-high-beam/14428185/
USDA Approves Bioluminescent Petunias for Sale
NY Bird Safety Law Renamed After Popular Deceased Owl
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a46990141/new-york-flaco-the-owl-law/
NY Proposes Law on Non Essential Lighting after 11pm
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S7663
IL May Pass “Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act”
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7165848982722727936/?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7165848982722727936%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29
Maryland Proposes Limits on Lighting at State-Run Facilities
https://engagifiiweb.com/maco/engagifii-detail/?billId=647003
Death Valley to Host Dark Sky Festival
https://news3lv.com/news/local/dark-sky-festival-sets-return-to-death-valley-national-park-nps-california-nevada-las-vegas-astronomical-society-astronomy-stars-planets
Copper Harbor, MI Hosts Dark Sky Festival
St Germain, WI Extends Public Hearings on Proposed Lighting Ordinance
West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris Wants You to Turns Down the Lights
https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/community/mayor-locals-businesses-switch-off-light-night-105326/
Chile Forms Volunteer Dark Skies Protection Brigade in Elqui Valley
Save Wasatch Back Dark Skies Lawsuit Against Wasatch County Dismissed
Hawnby, North Yorkshire Updates Lighting
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24119160.hawnby-north-yorkshire-becomes-dark-skies-friendly/
ADSA Recognizes Raytec Fixtures
https://twitter.com/RaytecLED/status/1758158074156581342
DSI Names 4 More Dark Sky Accommodations
https://biz.crast.net/worlds-first-five-official-dark-sky-resorts-revealed-in-utah-and-arizona/